March 13th Edition 

AWSA Update

New Professional Support Network for School Administrative Assistants Coming Next School Year

Beginning next year, administrative assistants will have the opportunity to join a statewide network to connect and learn throughout the year.  Administrative assistants will be able to join starting April 2. Read more here.

Bridging the Gap: School Social Work Collaboration with Local County Human Services

This article describes how Trempealeau County and four districts collaborate to jointly employ a school social worker. This successful collaboration has met students and families needs while allowing school leaders more time to focus on instructional leadership. Read more here.

Another Record Year for Referendums: Guidance for Administrators

This article is designed to help you understand the types of referendums that are permitted under Wisconsin law, and your role in sharing referendum information with your community. Read more here.

Complimentary AAA Membership Available for AWSA Members

As an appreciation to our area's educators, AAA on Us would like to provide one FREE Primary Classic AAA Membership for one-year to the members of the Association of WI School Administrators. Read more here.

AWSA 2024 Election

The AWSA Board of Directors election will be held electronically from April 15-April 30, 2024. This year, Directors will be elected from Regions 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12.  Members of each of these regions will be emailed a notification on April 15th with a link to an online ballot listing the candidate(s) for that region. As part of its succession planning, the Board has recruited candidates in each region. See candidates here. 

Registration is Open for the School Administrative Assistants Conference

Please encourage your administrative assistant to register for the School Administrative Assistants’ Conference July 24-25, 2024 at the Madison Marriott West.  

Are You Retiring? 

If you are retiring this year, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]. We’d like to include you in our recognition announcement and also share with you information about retired membership with AWSA.